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Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Spain and other nations across western and central Europe as heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days with highs of more than 40C.
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court over his handling of the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine facility.
More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there have now been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise further given the time taken to detect the virus.
Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home
Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was caught by a police officer, after a mother threw the infant from a window during a house fire in Kalamazoo, in the US state of Michigan.
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
At least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility.
At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against ‘monsters’ like Trump
Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "monsters" like U.S. President Donald Trump.
Togo detains two French journalists and their Togolese fixer
Two French journalists and their Togolese collaborator have been detained in Togo since July 27, 2026, prompting Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to call for their immediate release.
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
A former Zambian minister was killed in last week's raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said.
Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.
Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Oil prices have risen to their highest level in more than two years, after Qatar's energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Gulf to stop production within days.
US issues travel warnings for Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe as security risks mount
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Four people have died off the coast of northern France after attempting to cross the English Channel, local authorities have said.